VALLEY

CARL DOES PENANCE 311enough nourishing thingsto the manse to furnishforth a hospital. Norman Douglas drove up everyevening with a dozen fresh eggs and a jar of Jerseycream. Sometimes he stayed an hour and bellowedarguments on predestination with Mr. Meredith in thestudy; oftener he drove on up to the hill that overlookedthe Glen.On the day when Carl was able to come downstairsMr. Meredith called all his children into the libraryand told them that they were to inflict no more punishmentson themselves without first consulting him."But Aunt Martha isalways warning us that wemustn't disturb you," said Faith."Never mind that. You must remember what Isay, darlings. Your little club is all right in principle.But henceforth I am to be the judge who passes sentence."When Carl was able to go again to Rainbow Valleyfeast in his honour and the doctorthey had a specialcame down and helped them with the fireworks.MaryVance was there, too, but she did not tellany ghoststories. Miss Cornelia had given her a talking to onthat subject which Mary would not forget in a hurry.